US Bridges

Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Cypresswood · Structure no. 121020AA9963001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarolina Oaks DR
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location0.01 MI N of Cypresswood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99114, -95.73559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Carolina Oaks DR over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.